Netflix, Inc.

NFLX · Communication Services

About Netflix, Inc.

Netflix, Inc. (NFLX) has been publicly traded since 2002, making it a 24-year-old public company. It operates in the Entertainment industry within the Communication Services sector. The company is headquartered in Los Gatos, United States and employs approximately 16,000 people. With a market capitalization of $404 billion, NFLX is one of the largest publicly traded companies.

Key Statistics

Current Price
$94.72
Market Cap
$401.77B
52-Week High
$134.12
52-Week Low
$75.01
Sector
Communication Services
Industry
Entertainment

$1,000 Invested

1 Year
$1,064
+6%
3 Years
$3,181
+218%
5 Years
$1,870
+87%
10 Years
$9,918
+892%
Since IPO
$791,605
+79061%

Monthly Returns Heatmap

Annual Returns

Avg Return
+61.61%
Best Year
2003 (+396.73%)
Worst Year
2011 (-60.56%)
Positive Years
19/24
Year Return Start End
2026 +1.01% $93.76 $94.71
2025 +5.19% $89.13 $93.76
2024 +83.07% $48.69 $89.13
2023 +65.11% $29.49 $48.69
2022 -51.05% $60.24 $29.49
2021 +11.41% $54.07 $60.24
2020 +67.11% $32.36 $54.07
2019 +20.89% $26.77 $32.36
2018 +39.44% $19.20 $26.77
2017 +55.06% $12.38 $19.20
2016 +8.24% $11.44 $12.38
2015 +134.38% $4.88 $11.44
2014 -7.21% $5.26 $4.88
2013 +297.63% $1.32 $5.26
2012 +33.63% $0.99 $1.32
2011 -60.56% $2.51 $0.99
2010 +218.93% $0.79 $2.51
2009 +84.31% $0.43 $0.79
2008 +12.28% $0.38 $0.43
2007 +2.94% $0.37 $0.38
2006 -4.43% $0.39 $0.37
2005 +119.46% $0.18 $0.39
2004 -54.91% $0.39 $0.18
2003 +396.73% $0.08 $0.39

Valuation

NFLX currently trades at a trailing P/E ratio of 37.7, which is considered high relative to the broader market. The forward P/E of 24.8 suggests analysts expect earnings to be lower in the coming year. The price-to-book ratio stands at 15.1. The price-to-sales ratio is 8.9.

Dividends

Netflix, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend, choosing to reinvest earnings back into the business for growth.

Risk & Volatility

NFLX has a beta of 1.71, indicating it is significantly more volatile than the overall market. The stock's 52-week range is $75.01 to $134.12, and it currently trades in the lower half of its 52-week range.

Analyst Ratings

Based on 44 analyst opinions, NFLX has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target of $113.17 suggests 18.7% upside from current levels.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Netflix, Inc. do?

Netflix, Inc. is a Entertainment company operating in the Communication Services sector. The company is headquartered in Los Gatos, United States.

What sector is NFLX in?

NFLX operates in the Communication Services sector, specifically in the Entertainment industry.

When did NFLX go public?

Netflix, Inc. went public in 2002, making it a 24-year-old public company as of 2026.

How much would $1,000 invested in NFLX 5 years ago be worth today?

A $1,000 investment in NFLX five years ago would be worth approximately $1,870 today, representing a 87.0% return.

Does NFLX pay dividends?

No, Netflix, Inc. does not currently pay a dividend. The company reinvests its earnings into growth.

What is NFLX's market cap?

Netflix, Inc. has a market capitalization of $404 billion, classifying it as a mega-cap company.

What is NFLX's P/E ratio?

NFLX has a trailing P/E ratio of 37.7 and a forward P/E of 24.8, which measures how much investors are paying per dollar of earnings.

Is NFLX a buy, hold, or sell?

Based on 44 opinions, NFLX has a consensus "buy" rating. The average price target is $113.17.

Last updated: 3/14/2026